Human Dissection - The Foot (BBC)

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Thought this may have been posted on here already but doesn't seem to have - so for those not on Facebook and Twitter who may not have seen it doing the rounds last night, make sure you set your Sky+ boxes for 9pm next Tuesday to record BBC4.

Dissection of the Human Foot: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01mv2rj

 

Feet, feet everywhere - and not a podiatrist in sight!

BBC4 has a show on anatomy/ biomechanics of the foot and so far I have yet to see a podiatrist. I would like to personally congratulate the Society and similar bodies for successfully promoting the profession - well done! I am so happy that my annual subscriptions have paid for your PR departments. You guys should give yourself a pat on the back - or maybe you could employ a chiropractor/ osteopath/ orthopod to do that for you?

 

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Shall we queue the barefoot running questions in clinic again?

 

Re: Feet, feet everywhere - and not a poditrist in sight!

hi bob
do you think the media have a better understanding of Podiatry since the promotion of the HPC to the public?

I looked at a post on training of Podiatrists but it seemed like world war 3 had started among the posters!

Is there any hope of one unified body been accepted and allowed to promote our cause?

Regards
Anthony

 

Re: Feet, feet everywhere - and not a poditrist in sight!

Hi Anthony,
In short, no. I have less and less hope about anybody promoting podiatry as time goes by. We spend more time in-fighting and isolating ourselves than promoting or expanding our work.
Bob

 

Re: Feet, feet everywhere - and not a poditrist in sight!

I believe the media are a bit shy of podiatry in the UK - something to do with a spat between the SCP and SMAE in the 80's. Bill liggins has more information.

For those who are determined to see a fragmented foot industry in the UK, this is what happens guys - :bang:.

 

Re: Feet, feet everywhere - and not a poditrist in sight!

Also unfortunate that the barefoot debate is likely to be re-run (excuse the pun) following some of the points discussed.

I can hear the patients at my door now...."but the scientist on the BBC said this is how we are meant to run......" :bang:

 

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good question and however, scientific research has yet to reach a clear consensus on the benefits of barefoot running so here we are

 

Incredible human foot

Hi all out there .Did anyone see BBCFour Dissected The Incredible human foot on Tuesday Feb 25th.Ithought it was quiet good. Mark